surge protector

noun

: a device that prevents an electrical surge from damaging electronic equipment

Examples of surge protector in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Just make sure that your power strip is not also a surge protector—these are banned from most cruise ships, as are extension cords. —Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025

Unplug electronics and appliances that aren’t plugged into a surge protector. —Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025

Surge Protector Power Strip: on sale for $9.99 Original price: $12.99 This power strip surge protector can power up to 12 devices simultaneously and features four USB high-speed charging ports. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2025

Surge Protection: Instead of an ordinary power strip, consider buying a surge protector. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025

There are also more practical finds to shop, including a multi-outlet surge protector for high tech traffic areas of the house, and a handy Christmas tree storage bag to safely stow your most important decoration of the season. —Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025

This means using malware protection when web browsing, a dedicated surge protector to protect your hardware from electrical damage, managing battery health, and more. —PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024

Snag a pair of JVC wireless earbuds for under $30 and a multi-outlet surge protector to accommodate a slew of Christmas lights. —Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024

Make sure lights are compatible with the space (indoor vs. outdoor) and that the luminosity matches the power voltage or surge protector. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024

Rhymes for surge protector

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